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THE BLACK SPOTLIGHT
Shining A Light on African American Entertainment & Culture
IN THE BLACK
SPOTLIGHT:
WILLIAM MCGLENN
He's going after his 7 Figgaz
SPOTLIGHT:
WILLIAM MCGLENN
He's going after his 7 Figgaz
(June 16) Statistics show that African Americans contribute nearly $630 billon to the
economy, $22.9 billon which goes to clothing industries. William McGlenn is ready for his
slice of the pie.
His lifetime dream to own his own fashion line began at a child while he watched his mother
who was a seamstress. Now McGlenn's dream has come to fruition.
Through his vastly growing clothing line, 7 Figgaz, the Charlotte native is using his 15+
years in screen-printing to put his fashion venture in the forefront when it comes to his
competition. While other popular apparel is esteemed for its unique design and captures
the urban appeal, 7 Figgaz also incorporates positive and encouraging messages such as
GO GETTA, Be A Boss and Smart Women Finish First. The overall goal for the company
is to promote and ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in the urban/hip-hop culture.
TheBlackSpotlight speaks with McGlenn about the next hottest clothing line, his future goals
and what lessons he is instilling in his children.
BSL When you decided to create a clothing line, what were some challenges you
were faced with?
WM I guess the biggest obstacle was finances. Because, my line is entirely self-funded and
has been since I started it.
BSL How long has 7 Figgaz been in production?
WM 7 Figgaz has been in production for the past 18 months. It's been in development for
about 3-4 years.
economy, $22.9 billon which goes to clothing industries. William McGlenn is ready for his
slice of the pie.
His lifetime dream to own his own fashion line began at a child while he watched his mother
who was a seamstress. Now McGlenn's dream has come to fruition.
Through his vastly growing clothing line, 7 Figgaz, the Charlotte native is using his 15+
years in screen-printing to put his fashion venture in the forefront when it comes to his
competition. While other popular apparel is esteemed for its unique design and captures
the urban appeal, 7 Figgaz also incorporates positive and encouraging messages such as
GO GETTA, Be A Boss and Smart Women Finish First. The overall goal for the company
is to promote and ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in the urban/hip-hop culture.
TheBlackSpotlight speaks with McGlenn about the next hottest clothing line, his future goals
and what lessons he is instilling in his children.
BSL When you decided to create a clothing line, what were some challenges you
were faced with?
WM I guess the biggest obstacle was finances. Because, my line is entirely self-funded and
has been since I started it.
BSL How long has 7 Figgaz been in production?
WM 7 Figgaz has been in production for the past 18 months. It's been in development for
about 3-4 years.
William McGlenn, CEO of 7 Figgaz